The Senior Director of Commercial Supply Chain Strategy will be accountable for the global commercial supply chain function, commercial supplier oversight, and deliverables supporting launch and on-going supply for Definium products
This role will provide leadership and vision in leveraging processes, technology and partnerships to solve business problems, build capability, meet commercial supply chain requirements, and drive supply chain maturity
Develop and maintain end-to-end global supply chain strategy and supply network from drug substance through to finished drug product
Oversee management of commercial contract manufacturers suppliers and identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost reduction
Work directly with external manufacturers and packaging organizations stakeholders to establish commercial supply agreements, meet commercial supply demand, and plan for future forecast
Develop a strong partnership with Trade and Distribution to select and oversee third party logistics providers, and contribute to ensuring efficient delivery of product to end customers
Lead end to end value chain planning - inventory management across raw materials, drug substance, drug products and finished goods
Implement and integrate serialization solution through supply and distribution network that meets most recent DSCSA compliance requirements
Develop and optimize processes and systems (i.e. ERP) by working directly with commercial, pharmaceutical development, quality, and finance to ensure short and long-term manufacturing supply needs are met
Develop risk mitigation strategies which enable uninterrupted supply & business continuity

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in science or business with 12+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical supply chain, including specialty product launches
Significant experience partnering with and leading raw material, small molecule drug substance, bulk drug product, and final packaging suppliers
Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, packaging and labeling, serialization, and distribution
Expertise in strategic global supply chain, commercial manufacturing, and supplier relationship management in a virtual environment
Proven track record and expertise in the launch preparation and supply of specialty pharmaceutical products, including Schedule II-V controlled drugs
Experience establishing systems used to support commercial products in a first launch environment, including inventory and supply planning software
Knowledge of channel strategy design and implementation, including both hub and wholesaler models
Working understanding of current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), current good distribution practices (cGDPs), and relevant guidance for the supply of commercial products (i.e. DSCSA)
Strong initiative, accountability, independence and willingness to take ownership and drive projects to completion
Ability to effectively build relationships to partner both externally and internally, including with Quality, Trade and Distribution, Pharmaceutical Development, Compliance, and Program Management
Capability and vision to think strategically, coupled with the drive to implement, collaborate, and contribute across disciplines
Experience supporting sales & operations planning processes across functions

Benefits

100% paid health benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents
401(k) program with company match and vesting after the turn of the first month after your start date
Flexible time off
Generous parental leave and some fun fringe perks!

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain strategycommercial manufacturingsupplier relationship managementserializationinventory managementsupply planning softwarechannel strategy designrisk mitigation strategiespharmaceutical developmentcGMP

Soft Skills

leadershipinitiativeaccountabilityindependencerelationship buildingstrategic thinkingcollaborationproject managementcommunicationproblem solving